21 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Dowagiac: Screenmobile of South Bend, IN, CR Score 79/100; 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tim Trowbridge & Son Hm Bldr, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 21.
Most-reviewed: HomeWorks Construction, 229 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #14.
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21 Dowagiac deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 21 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Screenmobile of South Bend, IN | 79 | 5.0★ (125) | South Bend, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Why wait handyman service | 77 | 5.0★ (28) | Eastwood, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Tim Trowbridge & Son Hm Bldr | 76 | 5.0★ (7) | Benton Harbor, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | RR Housing | 75 | 4.9★ (93) | Granger, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Archadeck of Southwest Michigan | 75 | 5.0★ (14) | Kalamazoo, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | All Purpose Exteriors, LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | Niles, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | W.A. Zimmer Company | 74 | 4.9★ (57) | Elkhart, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Sowela's Construction LLC | 73 | 4.9★ (22) | Elkhart, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Energy Efficient Replacements | 72 | 4.8★ (167) | Granger, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Done Right Roofing & General Construction LLC | 71 | 3.5★ (6) | Mishawaka, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, 125 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eastwood, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton Harbor, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, 93 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, 57 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 167 Google reviews, 167 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton Harbor, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dunlap, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, 18 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, 37 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 229 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (229).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 58 Google reviews, 58 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 21 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, 21 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 24 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton Harbor, 19 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
18 more deck builders within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ace's Piers and Handyman Services | 5.0★ (4) | In Dowagiac |
| Advanced Decks/Sheds/Fence LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| DeckTek | 24 mi | |
| Exact General Contractors Inc | 5.0★ (4) | In Dowagiac |
| Harbor Handyman LLC | 18 mi | |
| Matt's Lawn Care & Snow Plow LLC | 4.5★ (30) | In Dowagiac |
| Platform Luxury Deck and Porch | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Principle Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Dowagiac |
| Privy Construction and Home Remodeling South Bend | 20 mi | |
| Reliable Indiana Contractors, LLC | 22 mi | |
| S&M Remodeling llc | 22 mi | |
| South Bend Deck Builder | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Sunrise Windows Dealer - Granger, IN - Vinyl Replacement Windows & Patio Doors | 17 mi | |
| TimberSeal of Southwest Michigan | 9 mi | |
| Titus Construction Company LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Dowagiac |
| Under Construction Services, LLC | In Dowagiac | |
| Willis Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Dowagiac |
| Wolf's Custom Construction | 19 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Michigan with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | $4,300 | $8,240 | $12,530 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.99 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 21 Dowagiac deck builders on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Dowagiac data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |